MT-NewsWatcher 3.5.2 (Mac OS 10.3.x/10.4.x)

Important note: Penn's NetNews service will be retired on June 30, 2008. Documentation to help users of this service transition to other services can be found at: http://www.upenn.edu/computing/help/doc/netnews/alternatives.html

Simon Frasier's MT-NewsWatcher (modified for Kerberos 5 compatibility) is the recommended newsreader for Mac OS. MT-NewsWatcher lets you connect to Penn's news server (netnews.upenn.edu) and view public discussion groups known as newsgroups.

Download

MT-NewsWatcher is freeware. It is available for download using your PennKey and password.

Click on the download link below. The file will automatically unzip and put the application program on the desktop. After download, you can delete the installation file(s) from the desktop.

• Download MT-NewsWatcher 3.5.2

Configuration

This product needs further configuration. See the configuration instructions.

Support

Primary computing support is usually located in the schools, units, and residences, close to the faculty, staff, and students being served. Contact lists are available for:

• Faculty Support
• Staff Support
• Student Support

To look up your local support provider, select your University affiliation above. You may also call First Call at 215-573-4778 to request a referral if you are not sure who to contact.

Related resources

• PennNet Passport: Electronic Discussion Groups.